4th International Symposium on Digital Transformation

Track 1: Digital learning – digitalization of education

Digital learning lies in the intersection of digital technologies, education, and life-long learning. This track will address numerous topics related to the transformation of education and the development and application of digital technologies in diverse educational settings. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

• Pedagogical aspects of digital contexts of teaching and learning
• Digital learning competence
• Organizational aspects of innovative educational practices
• Opportunities and challenges with digital learning
• Remote teaching in the time of pandemic
• VR and AR immersive learning experiences
• E-learning platforms
• Pedagogical case examples related to transformation of educational practices
• Computational Thinking
• Data and learning analytics
• Development of novel technologies to facilitate teaching and learning
• User-centered design
• Innovation of educational practices
• Ethical Implications of Digitalization

Track 2: Digital health

E-health focuses on the transformation of health through digitalization and the knowledge- and evidence-based application of digital technology in nursing and care. This track will address how digital technology transforms nursing and care and how digitalization can contribute to secure, sustainable and effective nursing and care practices, as well as good and just health among the population. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

• Usability in e-health
• Application of AI technology in healthcare 
• Ethics and e-health
• Service models
• The Internet of Things in health care
• Blockchain and secure transfer of patient records
• Telehealth and telemedicine
• Mobile health applications
• Wellbeing and e-health
• The changing role of the patient and patient data
• Ethical Implications of Digitalization

Track 3: Digital humanities lie in the intersection of computer science and the humanities.

This track will address numerous topics in digital humanities and how digital technologies can assist in understanding and analyzing diverse empirical material. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

• Visualization and data design
• Text and image digitization, archiving and processing
• Digital archives
• Code, software and platform studies
• Cultural analysis and data mining
• Digitalization and cultural change
• Theoretical, critical and educational perspectives on digital societies
• Collaboration, participation and democracy
• Digital literacies and inequalities
• Surveillance and censorship
• Open data and open access
• Computer applications in diverse fields
• Digital humanities in education
• Emerging technologies
• Augmented reality

Track 4: Artificial Intelligence

This track aims to gather researchers, and practitioners to share their insights, ideas, and breakthroughs, fostering collaboration and inspiring new avenues of exploration. This conference track promises to be an enriching experience, providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts to share their knowledge and insights into the ever-evolving field of AI. Join us to be part of the latest advancements, engage in stimulating discussions, and forge collaborations that will shape the future of artificial intelligence. Below is a curated list of possible topics that can be covered in this conference track.

• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Sentiment analysis and opinion mining
• Computer Vision and Image Processing
• Ethical and Fair AI
• AI for Healthcare
• AI in Industry and Business
• AI and Education

Track 5: Digital business

Digitalization has prompted novel forms of doing business. To satisfy constantly changing needs of customers and to stay competitive in the market, organizations need to embark in the digital transformation, hence transforming their way of doing business and organizing. Whereas some organizations have successfully managed to reap the potential of digital technologies in creating innovative products, services, and business models, others face several challenges in this journey. Digital transformation both as a process and an outcome is characterized with uncertainty and inherent complexity unfolding in several dimensions: technological, organizational, business, societal.

This track will address topics related to digitalization and digital transformation. It will include abstracts examining how organizations organize for digital innovation, challenges, and the successful factors in the digital journey process.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Digital business model innovation
• Data driven business models
• Service science
• Challenges and opportunities in the digital transformation
• Impact of digitalization in the public sector
• Digitalization and its impact in the organizations’ ecosystem
• Circular business models
• Sustainable business models
• Digital strategies, development, and implementation
• Digital twins
• Ethical Implications of Digitalization

Track 6: Digital working life

Digital working life centers on how digitalization changes and influences work. This track will address how digital technology is applied and negotiated in work environments, and how digital technology transforms public and private organizations. Possible topics include:

• Organizational achievements
• Employee productivity
• Automation and automated decision making
• Working environment
• Work in the time of pandemic
• Digital competence among employees
• Work satisfaction
• Employee autonomy
• Balance between work and private life
• Work processes and routines
• Control systems and surveillance
• Ethical Implications of Digitalization

Track 7: General track

The general track is intended for abstracts on topics that do not specifically fall within the scope of other tracks. This track aims to provide a greater degree of freedom in comparison with the conference's specific tracks from an epistemological, an ontological and a methodological perspective. Before submitting to the general track, please carefully read descriptions of other tracks, to make sure that your contribution does not fit to either track. 

Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

• Digital divide
• Democratization of digital transformation
• Data democratization
• Digital ready culture
• Automation
• Cloud computing
• Ethical Implications of Digitalization

Welcome to submit your abstract by using this submission template and by following this link: submit your abstract here. 

Important dates

Deadline for submission: May 30, 2025
Date of Notification: July 15, 2025
Presentations: September 17 and 18, 2025

For more information please contact:
Dr. Emily Hanscam, emiliy.hanscam@lnu.se
Dr. Soumitra Chowdhury, soumitra.chowdhury@lnu.se
Dr. Johan Vaide, johan.vaide@lnu.se 

There are daily train, bus and air connections to and from Kalmar from a number of different destinations, for instance, Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Copenhagen. The train between Stockholm Central and Kalmar Central takes roughly 5 hours.

You can reach Kalmar by direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Kalmar Airport, or from other destinations, with a layover in Stockholm Arlanda.

You can also reach Kalmar via flights to Copenhagen Airport/Kastrup and a connecting direct train to Kalmar station (approximately 4 hours). Travelling by train will take you to Kalmar station situated in the city centre. From Kalmar station it is just a couple of minutes’ walk to Linnaeus University at Universitetskajen.

Bus from Kalmar Öland Airport to Kalmar city centre

For travelling between Kalmar Öland Airport and Linnaeus University, taxi or bus is recommended. Kalmar Öland Airport is located about 5 km from the city centre. Shuttle bus number 402 takes you to Kalmar center. Buses are operated by Kalmar Länstrafik, see link for timetable.

Calmar Stadshotell 
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